Psychology and Self Improvement

11 Values For Success And Happiness   Everyone wants a life full of  happiness and success, and the    possibility of having both is rather exciting. The good news is, we can all maximize our  happiness and success if we just learn how  to tap into our values in life - as they can  directly impact the amount of happiness  we experience and the success we create.  So, without further ado, here  are 11 values to live by! Number 1 - Seek Growth Over Perfection You might have heard the phrase “There’s no  such thing as perfection” a million times over,  and that’s because it’s true. One of the most common things  that can hold someone back from achieving their  goal is a desire for perfection. But really,  wanting every condition and step to be perfect  is just another way to procrastinate. It’s  also usually a product of a universal  fear of being judged by other people.  Trying to be perfect is  only going to hold you back.  Your goal shouldn’t be perfection, but growth;  and shifting yo

10 Reasons You Can't Focus - And How to Fix It  Do you have a hard time focusing when trying to complete a project - while others around  you can spend long periods focused solely on one thing?  If your answer is YES, you're certainly not the only one.  So why is that?  How come some people can focus on a task, and others just can't seem to be able to control  their wandering minds?  Well, some personality types have more trouble staying focused; but there are a variety of  other reasons why you may find it difficult to concentrate.  Here are some of the most common causes:  Number 1 - Not Getting Enough Sleep There's a reason why so many professionals constantly talk about how important sleep  is.  Not only does it help your BODY rest and recharge, but your MIND as well.  This means that not getting enough of it can be seriously detrimental to both - although  your mind takes the brunt of it.  Your focus becomes limited, because your brain is tired and confused.  It ha

16 Lies You Need To Stop Telling Yourself More often than not, the things you tell yourself and any unhealthy beliefs that you've ‘bought  into’ are untrue.  At times, we all experience these 'cognitive distortions,' but the trick to not giving  into these negative beliefs, is learning to recognize the lies you tell yourself, and  training yourself to replace them with positive, more realistic thoughts.  However, retraining your mind isn't always easy.  That's because your brain will try to keep you in your comfort zone.  It will underestimate you, hold you back, and try to fill you with doubt.  It's difficult to let these beliefs go, but continuing to believe them, will drain you  mentally and emotionally - and will stop you from being your best self.  So here is a list of lies you need to stop telling yourself!  Number 1 - I'm Not Good Enough No matter how positive or confident you are, this thought has undoubtedly crossed your  mind at one point or anothe

12 Signs You're Dating A Sociopath When you're in love, you tend to look at your partner through rose-colored glasses - glossing  over all of their red flags.  No matter what your heart says, though, your gut will always be able to tell you when something  is wrong - and it's best not to ignore this feeling.  Now, before we get into it, it's worth noting that some experts use the terms ‘sociopath’  and ‘psychopath’ interchangeably when they describe someone with a more extreme  case of antisocial personality disorder.  While sociopaths and psychopaths are similar - as they both tend to display violent behavior,  disregard laws, social mores, and the rights of others; they do differ in some fundamental  ways.  For example, sociopaths lack empathy - but are capable of it; while psychopaths are incapable  of it altogether.  To learn more about the key differences, check out a video we made on this topic - you'll  find the link in the description below.  For now, here a